Chapter 12: He Does Not Love Me

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Lin Xiaoxian glanced at Song Yue across from Xu Shujian. She stared at Xu Shujian, lost in thought. Zhang Qidong immediately felt that familiar sense of crisis creeping back. His first reaction was that this guy must have come prepared—was he just lying low yesterday, waiting for this moment?

The song was unfamiliar, yet the melody was quite pleasant. Who was the singer?

Song Yue’s expression shifted slowly from confusion to admiration, and as she continued listening, a delicate smile curved her lips.

Xu Shujian kept singing, seemingly lost in his own world.

I know he doesn’t love me
His eyes reveal his heart
I’ve seen through his heart
And the lingering shadow of another
His memories are not thoroughly erased
...

By this point, not only Huang Liling but also Pan Yun and Chen Linye couldn’t help but part their lips slightly in surprise. Chen Linye, who had been in the music industry for over twenty years and even had his own hit single, recognized the melody instantly—it was undeniably beautiful. The lyrics were spot-on, perfectly matching the theme and melody.

A song like this couldn’t have escaped his notice. In his mind, he recalled Huang Liling’s words—she felt there was still someone’s shadow in her life.

Could it be...?

Chen Linye instinctively straightened up, eyes fixed tightly on Xu Shujian. He could anticipate the melody’s progression but not the lyrics.

Huang Liling covered her cheeks again, sobbing softly.

Yu Hui leaned back in his chair, falling into complete silence.

I saw his heart
The whole movie was about him and her
He doesn’t love me
Yet still
He won my heart
...

Back with the production team, things became somewhat chaotic from the moment Xu Shujian began to sing.

Who was flustered? Liu Ziran and Tang Mingyue.

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Liu Ziran had arrived earlier and hadn’t left yet. On one hand, he wanted to encourage his team, boosting their confidence; on the other, he couldn’t simply be a detached bystander.

Since his name was attached to this season, it couldn’t fall below a passing level. He planned to stay here for a couple of days.

They had a god’s-eye view; everyone’s details were under their watchful eyes.

When Zhang Qidong stepped forward to speak for Yu Hui, Liu Ziran exchanged a glance with Tang Mingyue. Who was obviously here for personal gain? It had to be Zhang Qidong.

Because he was too unpredictable, too out of place.

These things were clear as day to the observers.

However, Liu Ziran and Tang Mingyue shared an unspoken understanding. As Liu Ziran said, if someone wanted your interest, naturally they also wanted the principal. If you were going to cause trouble, they would let you have it.

Zhang Qidong’s earlier words were obviously deliberate. From Tang Mingyue and Liu Ziran’s perspective, it was like watching a little skit blending truth and lies.

They weren’t worried about Huang Liling and Yu Hui spiraling into something worse. This was relatively genuine—exactly what the show wanted, of course, barring any sudden incidents.

When Xu Shujian said he wanted to sing, Liu Ziran’s first reaction was a relieved smile. Finally, this guy couldn’t sit still anymore. Having lived with Song Yue for ten years, he had a certain level of skill. Compared to Chen Linye and Yu Hui, who only seized fleeting moments, at least Xu Shujian picked a crucial moment.

From Liu Ziran’s standpoint, he didn’t dislike this kind of display.

Tang Mingyue, however, breathed a sigh of relief.

Xu Shujian was indeed a symbol of youth for her, both publicly and personally. She didn’t want him to just lie down and give up.

She even noticed Song Yue’s subtle hint towards Xu Shujian. She guessed what Song Yue was implying. Yesterday, Yu Hui’s sarcastic attitude had given her an opening—if not to exploit it, at least to say a few fair words.

Tang Mingyue held the same hope.

Seeing Xu Shujian remain unmoved was somewhat disappointing.

But when Xu Shujian began to sing, she immediately looked at Liu Ziran, silently asking for a reaction. Liu Ziran promptly replied, “I’ve never heard this before.”

Then, Tang Mingyue’s expression subtly changed—curiosity, surprise, even a faint smile.

After three or four lines, Liu Ziran rushed over to the sound crew, grabbed a pair of headphones, and put them on. Tang Mingyue followed suit.

I’ve seen through his heart
The lingering shadow of another
His memories are not thoroughly erased
I saw his heart
The whole movie was about him and her
...

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He doesn’t love me
He doesn’t love me
He doesn’t love me
Yet still
He won my heart
...

As the song ended, an eerie silence fell over the room. Huang Liling’s sobbing grew more audible, but no one rushed to comfort her. Instead, everyone stared at Xu Shujian in stunned silence.

Except Yu Hui, who squinted at Xu Shujian, lost in thought.

The lyrics were too pointed, and Xu Shujian’s voice was exceptionally clear—each word carried deep emotion and was distinctly audible.

“Ahem... ahem...” This time it was Xu Shujian who cleared his throat. “Uh... please don’t read too much into it. This is just a simple piece I wrote casually many years ago. I’m not stating any facts nor implying anything. Please don’t take it personally. I just felt the atmosphere was tense and wanted to ease it, to create a better mood so everyone can quietly reflect. Please don’t make any rash decisions. Marriage is a lifelong commitment; any choice could affect the rest of your life.”

Song Yue, who had been staring at Xu Shujian in shock as if meeting him for the first time, suddenly burst into laughter and couldn’t stop.

Pan Yun followed suit with a chuckle but quickly covered her mouth after glancing at Yu Hui.

Chen Linye, a bit naive, pointed excitedly at Xu Shujian: “Impossible, it can’t be something you wrote before.”

Xu Shujian glared at him. “Brother Ye, don’t talk nonsense. Do you think I don’t know myself? If you don’t believe me, ask Director Song. I’ve been messing with this stuff all alone. This is the only slow song I’ve written—no other choice. To keep everyone calm, I had to sing this. You want me to jump and dance? Wouldn’t that make me look crazy? Liling said she’s my fan. Even if it’s to lighten the mood, I can’t just mess around.”

Song Yue laughed even louder, playfully smacking Xu Shujian and giving him a big, exaggerated eye roll.

Whether the song lightened the mood or not, Xu Shujian’s words certainly did. Laughter rippled through the crew, especially from Liu Ziran and Tang Mingyue.

Liu Ziran cheerfully took off his headphones, looking toward Xu Shujian with a hint of envy in his smile. “You got lucky. Didn’t expect that after ten years out of the public eye, this guy still matured. Not easy, not easy at all.”

Tang Mingyue watched the figure by the dining table, then glanced toward Huang Liling on the left. Tears still stained Huang Liling’s face, but she was smiling foolishly.

Huang Liling didn’t have the traditional model’s face—her features were sharp and striking, a kind of flamboyant beauty. At this moment, compared to before, Tang Mingyue felt she appeared infinitely more beautiful on camera.

Tang Mingyue muttered, “I knew he wouldn’t give up.”